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Studies from around the globe have shown that vitamin A deficiency is associated with more severe outcomes with measles. However, the prevalence of vitamin A deficiency in the U.S. is extremely low, so it is unlikely to be as beneficial here. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Vitamin A for treating measles in children
Measles is a major cause of childhood morbidity and mortality. Vitamin A deficiency is a recognized risk factor for severe measles infections. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a daily or...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
March 1, 2025 at 3:58 PM